Lyman House Memorial Museum, Hilo

Name: Lyman House Memorial Museum
Address: 276 Haili St, Hilo, 96720-2978, United States
Telephone: +1 808-935-5021

#9 among attractions in Hilo

Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Lyman House Memorial Museum, also known as the Lyman Museum and Lyman House, is a Hilo, Hawaii-based natural history museum founded in 1931 in the Lyman family mission house, originally built in 1838. The main collections were moved to an adjacent modern building in the 1960s, while the house is open for tours as the island's oldest surviving wood-framed building. ()

Built: 1838 (186 years ago)Coordinates: 19°43'19"N, 155°5'28"W

Address

276 Haili StSouth Hilo (Punahoa 2 Ahupua`a)Hilo 96720-2978 United States

Contact

+1 808-935-5021

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Day trips

Lyman House Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rainbow Falls, S. Hata Building, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Naha Stone.

1.2 miW
Park, Waterfall, View point
Rainbow Falls, Hilo
32 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Hilo, Hawaii, the enchanting Rainbow Falls beckons travelers with its picturesque beauty and serene ambiance. This natural wonder, which is part of the Hawaii State Parks, is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the Big Island.
0.4 miE
Museum
S. Hata Building, Hilo
11 min walk • The S. Hata Building is a historic structure in Hilo, Hawaii built by Japanese businessman Hata Sadanosuke in 1912. It now contains specialty shops, professional offices, and a Cafe Pesto restaurant.
~1950 ftNE
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
10 min walk • The Pacific Tsunami Museum is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean tsunami which devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially Hilo.
~910 ftN
Memorial
Naha Stone, Hilo
5 min walk • The Naha Stone is a large volcanic rock located in Hilo, Hawaii. The stone was used in the cultural traditions of Native Hawaiians, and many legends surround it.
~1630 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Palace Theater, Hilo
8 min walk • The Palace Theater is a movie theatre in downtown Hilo, Hawai'i in the United States of America. Built in 1925, the theater is one of the more prominent public buildings constructed in Hilo in the early 20th century.
~1430 ftNE
Museum, Theater, Shopping
East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo
7 min walk • The East Hawaii Cultural Center is an art gallery, community theater, and cultural center in downtown Hilo, Hawaii. EHCC features regular art exhibitions with free or suggested donation entry to the general public.
~700 ftE
Church
Haili church, Hilo
4 min walk • The Waiākea Mission Station was the first Christian mission on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaiʻi. Also known as the Hilo Station, the latest structure is now called Haili Church.
~390 ftNE
Church
Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo
2 min walk • Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii in the United States. Located at 43 Kapiolani Street, 19°43′20″N 155°5′25″W, in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the church falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop.
~1350 ftNE
Park
Kalakaua Park, Hilo
7 min walk • Kalākaua Park is the central "town square" of the city of Hilo, Hawaii. It is surrounded by historic buildings and includes a war memorial.
0.9 miE
Park, Civic center
Wailoa Center, Hilo
24 min walk • The Wailoa River State Recreation Area, also known as Wailoa River State Park, is a park in Hilo, on Hawaiʻi Island in the US state of Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lyman House Memorial Museum open?

Lyman House Memorial Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lyman House Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo (2 min walk), Haili church, Hilo (4 min walk), Naha Stone, Hilo (5 min walk), Kalakaua Park, Hilo (7 min walk).